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Gabriella received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

After a sudden layoff, Gabriella is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇦🇺 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia1,916 views
Gabriella T. Lynch
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Wollongong
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working two part-time jobs, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,200 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,800 • Late fees and court costs: $200 • Utilities in arrears: $340 • First month of rent as a buffer: $860 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2025-12-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Gabriella

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,073 in total) the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($451 in total) the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Lovely K. Pascual

    Keep going, Gabriella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Oakland this morning. God bless.

    • Mukasa Joseph Ssemwogerere

      Thanks for sharing this, Gabriella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Chalerm Pairoj Suksawat

        Sending strength, Gabriella. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

        • Silviu Tudor MateiQuestionPhoto verified

          is there anything that isn't money that would help Gabriella?

          • Gabriella T. LynchOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Wollongong I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Uche Folake Alabi

          thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 8 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything

          • Regina FonsecaPhoto verified

            sending love, Gabriella. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • Fe F. Manalo

              So sorry you're going through this, Gabriella. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • Wyatt Davidson

                Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Saint-Étienne.

                • Viktoria Sofia Kovalchuk

                  I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Montréal.

                  • Shuvo Masud Mondal

                    Thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Khulna.

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